A Nissan Quashqai crashed into a parked Nissan Rover and then overturned at 1.10pm. The driver managed to get out of the vehicle unharmed.

A recovery vehicle arrived and the scene was clear by 2.30pm.

Mike Jackson, 61, who lives nearby, said: "I was just working in the living room when I heard a bang. I came out to see what happened and the Nissan was in its side. I got a ladder to help her get out of the car but you could tell she was badly shaken up.

"The ambulance was here quick as a flash. They were very quick. But she didn't seemed badly injured but shes in the hospital now."

The scene after a car overturned in Littleover

A spokesman for Derbyshire police had asked motorists to avoid the area while the situation is dealt with.

He said at the time: "The overturned vehicle has partially blocked the road, although vehicles can still get through."